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Who hikes in cold, wet conditions?


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    Huzefa @ Blue Bolt Gear
    Spectator

    @huzefa

    Locale: Himalayas

    Anyone here does multi day hike in wet and cold places such as PNW, Alaska, Japan, Scotland, Scandinavia etc? Or you know some who does?

    Please connect. Would like to chat by PM about an opportunity to field test a new product. Thank you!

    #3615035
    Daryl and Daryl
    BPL Member

    @lyrad1

    Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

    I do.

    I use it as a tool for avoiding the crowds and forest fires in the Pacific Northwest of the US.

    Just returned from a very wet backpack on the Wilderness Beach of Olympic National Park in Washington State.

    #3615046
    David Thomas
    BPL Member

    @davidinkenai

    Locale: North Woods. Far North.

    I was hiking up a low mountain north of Denali yesterday, one on Kodiak this morning and will be walking the dog in Kenai this afternoon. All in cold and wet conditions in my non-Goretex, low-cut, breathable shoes.

    That’s more far-flung locations for me than most 24-hour periods – I’m flirting around Alaska doing a bunch of site assessments for cell towers.

    #3615135
    Aaron W
    BPL Member

    @duwen10

    My brother and I went for another round on the  the Loowit Trail around Mt St Helens this past weekend. It was rain, sleet, and snow with 30-40 mph winds. We had the trail to ourselves. Saw a lot of goats and elk.  Less than ideal conditions give me just the isolation I need from time to time.

    #3615178
    Sam Farrington
    BPL Member

    @scfhome

    Locale: Chocorua NH, USA

    No need to go to the great northwest or Alaska to get wet and stay wet.  Worst debacle was an intended North-to-South  end-to-end on Vermont’s Long Trail that began with heavy rain on the second day, and for every day after that.  Had to stop every hour or so, drain the boots and wring out the sox,. and the footing was lousy due to the mud.  After a week, called my brother who lives in VT and said ‘Get me the ____ out of here,’  And he was good enough to bail me out.

    #3615195
    Brad P
    Spectator

    @brawndo

    Cold rain is the most miserable weather outside of a Class 3 Killstorm (the cool kids will get the reference).  I’ve hiked in it, but not enjoyed it one bit.

    #3615332
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    Happens during thru-hikes. Expect them. Be equipped to handle them.

    Day walks and overnights – not so much.

    Cheers

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